Acceptance Rate
62%
Avg. SAT
1430
75th percentile
“Intimate seminars and self-designed studies draw independent artists and thinkers to this progressive liberal arts college in a leafy New York suburb.”
Bronxville, NY
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
Sarah Lawrence College opened in 1926 when philanthropist William Van Duzer Lawrence established it in Bronxville, a quiet village 16 miles north of Manhattan, naming it for his wife and modeling its tutorials after Oxford and Cambridge. What sets it apart is its rejection of traditional departments and majors in favor of student-driven concentrations across humanities, social sciences, and performing arts. Creative, self-motivated students who crave one-on-one guidance flourish here amid a close-knit community of about 1,600 undergraduates, while those seeking structure or breadth in STEM might feel constrained by the small scale and focus on individualized work.
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Academics
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Classes unfold in small seminars of around 15 students, where professors lead discussions rather than lectures, supplemented by weekly one-on-one conferences to shape your independent projects and thesis. The curriculum emphasizes writing, performing arts, dance, music, theater, and humanistic social sciences like anthropology and history, with opportunities to cross-register at nearby schools or pursue off-campus study. Research feels personal through faculty-mentored work, but the lack of grades—replaced by narrative evaluations—demands discipline, and popular areas like creative writing can draw heavy interest in limited slots.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,582 undergrad • 216 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
59%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
10%
Asian
5%
Other / Multi-racial
22%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Bronxville, NY
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life centers on collaborative arts events, from student-directed plays to dance showcases in the performing arts center, with a low-key social scene free of Greek life or big parties that favors intimate gatherings and coffee-fueled late nights. Undergrads live in cozy dorms clustered around a central circle of Tudor-style buildings, fostering tight bonds in a community where a typical week mixes classes, rehearsals, and trips into New York City via a quick Metro-North train. The suburban setting offers peace but high living costs, and winters bring cold winds off the Hudson, while the small size can feel insular if you prefer anonymity.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Skyline Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$18,317
$30K – $48K
$20,076
$48K – $75K
$21,760
$75K – $110K
$26,297
$110K+
$16,435
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
87%
4 Years Graduation Rate
69%
6 Years Graduation Rate
77%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$53,603
87% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Sarah Lawrence College and return in the fall. 69% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 77% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
69%
4-6 years
8%
Non-grad
23%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$60,700
Acceptance
62%
Undergrads
1,582
4-Year Grad Rate
69%
Endowment
$150M
Bronxville, NY 10708
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